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Lafayette Weather by Month

Best time to visit Lafayette
February–April
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Aug
33.7°C average high
Wettest month
Jun
172.7mm
Coolest month
Jan
17.1°C average high
Peak comfort score
85
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 17.1°6.3°126.8mm 9.672
February 19°8.4°92.3mm 9.179
March 22.8°11.8°95.4mm 8.882
April 26.2°15.1°113.6mm 7.485
May 30.1°19.6°142.8mm 8.171
June 32.6°22.8°172.7mm 1254
July 33.2°24°162mm 14.247
August 33.7°23.9°160.9mm 11.949
September 31.6°21.3°130mm 9.463
October 27.6°15.5°114.5mm 784
November 22.2°10.2°107.3mm 8.383
December 18.4°7.5°132.4mm 9.676

Averages from LAFAYETTE REGIONAL AIRPORT, LA US, 4.1km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Lafayette averages a daily high of 17.1°C with nights around 6.3°C. Expect roughly 9.6 wet days totalling 126.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

February

February in Lafayette averages a daily high of 19°C with nights around 8.4°C. Expect roughly 9.1 wet days totalling 92.3mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

March

March in Lafayette averages a daily high of 22.8°C with nights around 11.8°C. Expect roughly 8.8 wet days totalling 95.4mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

April

April in Lafayette averages a daily high of 26.2°C with nights around 15.1°C. Expect roughly 7.4 wet days totalling 113.6mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

May

May in Lafayette averages a daily high of 30.1°C with nights around 19.6°C. Expect roughly 8.1 wet days totalling 142.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

June

June in Lafayette averages a daily high of 32.6°C with nights around 22.8°C. Expect roughly 12 wet days totalling 172.7mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

July

July in Lafayette averages a daily high of 33.2°C with nights around 24°C. Expect roughly 14.2 wet days totalling 162mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

August

August in Lafayette averages a daily high of 33.7°C with nights around 23.9°C. Expect roughly 11.9 wet days totalling 160.9mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

September

September in Lafayette averages a daily high of 31.6°C with nights around 21.3°C. Expect roughly 9.4 wet days totalling 130mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

October

October in Lafayette averages a daily high of 27.6°C with nights around 15.5°C. Expect roughly 7 wet days totalling 114.5mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

November

November in Lafayette averages a daily high of 22.2°C with nights around 10.2°C. Expect roughly 8.3 wet days totalling 107.3mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

December

December in Lafayette averages a daily high of 18.4°C with nights around 7.5°C. Expect roughly 9.6 wet days totalling 132.4mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Lafayette peaks at 85.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Lafayette?

Based on 30 years of records, February–April scores highest for comfort in Lafayette, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Lafayette?

August is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 33.7°C.

What is the wettest month in Lafayette?

June is the wettest, averaging 172.7mm of rain across roughly 12 wet days.

How cold does Lafayette get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 17.1°C.

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